fishmike wrote:Part of the reason I am still optimistic is they are still playing hard. They really grinded vs. the Bucks after the tough home loss that was won on a shot that should not have counted. Melo is nursing a shoulder and gets 10 dimes and played his best defense of the year. They are not a disciplined bunch and that's easy to see because of their defense, but they arent quitting. Interesting how a day after Jennings said "we have to hold ourselves accountable" he got yanked after 4 dreadful minutes for Ron Baker. There are some stories to follow and not all good. Coach has to mix things up a big and that is always a challenge as someone's feelings are at risk of getting hurt. Fingers crossed but overall I see mostly positive. The negative is unavoidable when you dont play well. They are pros.. they know they drill. Question is can they take it?
How can these guys not look at a tape of a game they had 29 assist and realize, Hey, if we move the ball, were going to win majority of the time.
This sqaud will never be a good defensive team, but if they can make enough key stops in spurts, the offensive system can put up 110 points, just by making the extra pass which they did majority of the night against the bucks.
Melo looked like Labron last night the way he was whipping those passes.
It's also on the coach to know when and who to play , I thought JH has done a really solid job, but he does go a little overboard sometimes, and that has cost us a few games
Every team needs a playmaker who can break down the defense and get to the rim. I think Rose provides that skill we need. But I rather bring someone else in with that same ability. There are plenty of bigger guards who can attack the rim and finish. I would like a PG who can run the offense...and shoot the ball. Attack when needed, but it doesn't have to be their #1 go to move.
